How far is Fairland, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Fairland, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.69 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.9 mi
41.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.9 mi
Kilometers
41.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.04 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Fairland
Fri, Apr 24, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairland
2026-04-23T23:15
Arrive Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodmore
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Fairland
16.6 mi
00h 20m
To Annapolis
20.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairland and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairland and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairland Road

    53 m · 31 sec · Fairland Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairland Road

    1334 ft · 33 sec · Fairland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbia Pike

    3133 ft · 54 sec · Columbia Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward E. Randolph Road, Cherry Hill Road

    1281 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Cherry Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Baltimore Avenue

    712 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Virginia, Andrews Air Force Base

    2012 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairland and Annapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 51%
Capital Beltway
5.68 mi · 15%
Cherry Hill Road
4.12 mi · 11%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 3%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 3%
Columbia Pike
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmore
00h 20m from Fairland
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairland and Sunny near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairland to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Fairland and 20.1 miles from Annapolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairland and Sunny near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Woodmore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Woodmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodmore.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairland and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 25.9 mi (41.68 km).

Fairland

#1 Fairland

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,681
Coordinates39.0762200, -76.9577500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Annapolis

#2 Annapolis

City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Population39,524
Coordinates38.9785900, -76.4918400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Columbia Pike (-76.957633, 39.076179)
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairland and Annapolis. The current time is 23:15:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.